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At Lifelong, not only is client Bill Darby, 69 (left), able to get needed information from volunteer Larry Law, 75, but his dog Butch gets Law to do a dachshund-mix’s favorite thing: a massage under the collar. (Dan Bates / The Herald)

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EVERETT — For those in Washington diagnosed with HIV in the 1980s, Lifelong has been a faithful advocate the whole time. Lifelong is a community health organization founded more than 30 years ago with offices across Western Washington. Its programs assist with housing, insurance, well-being and nutrition for people living with or at risk of HIV and other chronic health problems. Senior citizens living with HIV face unique challenges. The disease can

increase risk of another illness, accelerate symptoms of aging and serve as a reminder for those lost during the AIDS crisis. “Because your immune system is compromised, you’re more susceptible to infections people normally wouldn’t get,” said James Ludwig, program manager at Lifelong’s Everett office. “It’s kind of a holistic approach we take between housing, mental health, food and everything else. We’re looking at the bigger picture.” In Snohomish County, Lifelong serves 330 clients living with HIV, and 111 of them are 55 or older.

Over the next five to 10 years, more than half of people in the country living with HIV will be 55 or older, Ludwig said. Bill Darby, 69, was introduced to Lifelong in 1983, via a medical study at the University of Washington. Larry Law, 75, joined around 1988 through a similar study. Now he volunteers weekly at the Everett office’s front desk. HIV detection and treatment have come a long way since the 1980s, they said. CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

Meet the oldest man in America At 112, this Austin, Texas, resident has the secret to a long life: ‘Just keep living. Don’t die.’ By Brendan Meyer The Dallas Morning News AUSTIN, Texas — The oldest living man in America wakes on his couch at 4:25 a.m. and wonders if it’s still raining. On May 11, he turned 112, “And I have no pains, no aches.” The blinds of his home are drawn shut. The trickles from an overnight storm fall onto the trees. “Turn on the lights,” he says to his caregiver, who has sat by his side all night, waiting for Richard Overton to open his eyes. He’s helped onto a scale, which says his frail figure is a perfect 125 pounds. His blood pressure is a solid 110 over 80. His body temperature is 97.4 degrees. On this morning, the supercentenarian sits in his favorite recliner. He reaches for his cigar box and unwraps two Tampa Sweet Perfectos with his long fingernails — one for now, one to tuck in his shirt pocket for later. The neighbors are still asleep. The sun has yet to rise.

The birds aren’t singing. And the rain, that darn rain, is still drizzling. He hopes today won’t be like yesterday, when a constant storm prevented him from doing the thing he loves most. If the weather is nice, Overton sits on his front porch. His friends call it his “stage.” He’ll hum with the birds, snoop on his neighbors and wave at honking cars. Best of all, it’s where he smokes most of his 12 daily cigars. For now, the dark sky is still a mystery. So Overton reclines in his seat, passing the time with three cigars until the first glimmer of blue sky sneaks between the blinds. “There she is,” he says with a smile, smoking one more Tampa Sweet before putting in his teeth.

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Richard Overton smokes a cigar at his home in Austin, Texas. He rises some time between 3 and 5 a.m. and smokes about a dozen cigars a day. (Ashley Landis / Dallas Morning News)

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Pride: A reflection of resilience among LGBT seniors As the rainbow Pride flag billows in the wind to celebrate Pride month here in Snohomish County, across the state, and around the Commentary by globe, it is a vivid Karen Fredriksen reflection of Goldsen the bravery and pride embedded in LGBT communities. In 1976 when our country celebrated the bicentennial of its independence, Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in the history of California and a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, encouraged Gilbert Baker to develop a unique symbol affirming our independence and pride, and to proclaim its power. The Rainbow flag was sewn together by 30 volunteers and the colors were dyed in a public laundromat in 1978. Tragically, Harvey Milk and Mayor George Moscone were murdered four months later. Starting in 1969 when the Stonewall riots ushered in the modern LGBT civil rights movement in the United States through today, there has been a rapid shift in attitudes and acceptance toward LGBT people. The support that led to the constitutional right to marry for same-sex couples has been characterized as one of the most dramatic changes in history. The flag is also a reminder of the turbulent history of LGBT seniors and their communities. From the 1973 murders of 32 patrons of New Orleans’ gay bar, the UpStairs Lounge, during Pride weekend to the massacre of 49 LGBTQ people and their allies at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub during Pride month, the communities have been bombarded with atrocities like these, murder, discrimination, and everyday bias. For over two decades, I’ve been researching the health, well-being and longevity of LGBT people as they

age. The tremendous diversity of the LGBT community is weaved together by differences in sexual orientation and gender identity and expression, as well as by race, ethnicity, culture, sex, age, ability, and income. Our research shows that relentless adversity, stigma and social exclusion have accumulative and negative impacts on health, resulting in significant health disparities. Nearly three quarters of our LGBT senior participants have experienced victimization and discrimination at least three times over their lifetime. In late life many LGBT seniors are fearful to disclose their identities, and they are at elevated risk of social isolation. Even today many health and senior care providers don’t have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide

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culturally relevant care. Though at risk, they have resisted the negative social and political mores of the time. LGBT seniors display tremendous fortitude and perseverance, and are resilient with many strengths to offer our community. Our recent research demonstrates that policies embracing social inclusion can make a real difference in seniors’ lives. The impact of marriage equality, for example, is significant, as married couples report better health, are more comfortable being out, and have greater social and economic resources than couples who are not married. Despite such a historical context, LGBT seniors walked out of the shadows cast by fear and discrimination to create our communities. Their extraordinary determination and acts

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Three ways your Social Security payment can grow By Kirk Larson Social Security Washington State Public Affairs Specialist You made the choice and now you are happily retired. You filed online for your Social Security benefits. They arrive each month in the correct amount exactly as expected. But, did you ever wonder if your Social Security check could increase? Once you begin receiving benefits, there are three common ways benefit checks can increase: ■■ A cost of living adjustment (COLA); ■■ Additional work; ■■ Or an adjustment at full retirement age if you received reduced benefits and exceeded the earnings limit. The COLA is the most commonly known increase for Social Security payments. We annually announce a COLA, and there’s usually an

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Edmonds among nation’s unexpected art meccas By Kathy Witt Tribune Media Services Sure. Santa Fe has its art colony, Seattle, its experimental arts edge, and New York, enough museums and cultural institutions that it can catalog its own top 50 and still have plenty of must-see’s left for another arts-centric list. But rocking an arts scene beneath the radar are those smaller towns whose dynamic art galleries, working artist studios, festivals with an arts flair, restaurants known for their food artistry, and art-enhanced accommodations combine to create a surprisingly well-rounded arts ecosystem. Plan a pilgrimage to three such small towns. Edmonds: Plan your arrival in this city set beside Puget Sound on a warm-weather Saturday when one of the best summer markets anywhere is in full swing: fresh-baked breads and pastries, a rainbow palette of fragrant flowers, Washington wines, cheeses, meats, veggies, fruits, chocolates, artisan-made jewelry, tchatches and other baubles, all accompanied by live music, a guy whipping up smoothies and a portable brick oven cranking out pizzas. Welcome to

Edmonds, a scenic charmer in the Pacific Northwest with lushly planted downtown spilling over with three dozen arts venues and events. Among them is Cole Gallery, known for a klatch of award-winning creatives like Pam Ingalls, whose paintings have been juried into more than 125 national and international shows. Over 100 classes and workshops are on the schedule at Cole’s Art Studio, with Friday nights devoted to Try It! classes that include everything from finger painting to encaustics (hot, melted beeswax). Weekend workshops cover the artistic gamut: watercolor basics, color mixing, plein air painting, landscape painting and more. Bite into artfully crafted and beautifully plated foodstuffs at Salt & Iron, a contemporary eatery with big showy windows, sidewalk tables and a menu made for grazing your way through several savories with craft cocktail in hand. Coming up: The Edmonds Arts Festival is a 3-day event held Father’s Day weekend. See how seriously Edmonds takes its art when 250 U.S. and Canadian artists exhibit their works beneath tented booths and hundreds of area

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For Spokane-area man, life in motion — even at 106 By Treva Lind The Spokesman-Review

Noble Brewer turned 106 on May 4. (Kathy Plonka / The Spokesman-Review) That sharp dressing shows up, every day, staff says. Recently, he greeted guests in a beige button-up shirt, burgundy sweater, brown slacks and bolo tie. Brewer was 6 when WWI ended. “I can remember when it was over, all the neighbors went out and shot off shotguns to celebrate,” he said. He only had one year of college, because of the Depression. The detour led to lifelong work in aviation. He keeps a picture of himself taken during the 1930s when he was flying biplanes. “Two wings, single engine, no brakes, tires were smooth with no tread,” he said. “I stayed with airplanes for the rest of my life.” In 1936, he got married and moved to Los Angeles, where he trained in aviation engine work. He worked briefly for United Airlines, then Western Airlines for 20 years. He spent another 20 years at McDonnell Douglas Aircraft, retiring and relocating in the late 1970s to the Coeur d’Alene area.

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Alaska from Edmonton, Alberta. The Japanese believed that control of the Aleutian Islands, Alaska, was of strategic importance to prevent a possible U.S. attack. They bombed Dutch Harbor on June 3-4, 1942, occupying Kiska and Attu. “Alaska was isolated,” he said. “When Alaska was shut off, we used to go up there and take wounded people from the island back to the States, all by compass.” Today, he said Garden Plaza is home and he enjoys most visiting with other guests. He’ll even recite poetry, demonstrating while having his photograph taken. “An apple a day keeps the doctor away; a hug a day keeps the blues away,” he said. “I just heard another one on TV, ‘An onion a day keeps everyone away.’ “ When asked about his favorite foods, he didn’t mention the Tabasco sauce, but apparently a little spice doesn’t bother him. “I can eat anything — everything agrees with me.”

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He and his wife, Wilma, raised two children — a son named Eugene and a daughter named Louise — and were married for more than 75 years. She died in 2014. During this career, he trained as a pre-flight and test-flight inspector, earning the nickname of “Airplane Doctor.” When certain airplanes had issues or were sold for delivery in another country, he went with the aircrafts, “like a spare tire,” he said, including stints often overseas. “I got into aviation with engines; my career was engines,” he said. “My job was I was an inspector. Troubleshooting was part of my job. I’ve been in foreign countries all over the world.” During World War II, he described himself as a “different kind of veteran,” serving as what he called a volunteer GI serving in the Air Transport Command. That unit was created during the war mainly for delivery of supplies and equipment. He said his team could fly aircraft by compass and often went to

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From Model Ts to jet airplanes, Noble Brewer has lived 106 years with life in motion. Brewer celebrated his birthday recently, receiving a tribute during a music program at Garden Plaza of Post Falls, where he’s lived over five years. The retired flight inspector remains active, staying in an independent living apartment. These days, he gets around mostly on a red motorized wheelchair. His secret to longevity applies simple logic. “I tell these young kids, remember you only have one body, so take care of it,” he said. “Don’t drink the wrong things. You treat your body like a new car; you wouldn’t put oil in your gas tank and you wouldn’t put gasoline in your oil. “When you’re young, you only have one body — no trade-ins — so take care of it.” Born 1912 in Oklahoma, Brewer often cooks for himself, loves Jell-O, drinks a glass of wine most evenings and enjoys dancing at the center. And he likes witty one-liners. “I’m shooting for 110,” quipped Brewer. “Four more years to go.” Garden Plaza staff members say Brewer has endeared himself to them and other residents with his zeal. That includes being a cheerful conversationalist, loving music and keeping a pocketed bottle of Tabasco sauce, just in case, for meals. “He’s super witty,” said April Howard, Garden Plaza sales director. “He’s just a social butterfly, and he dresses so dapper. Even though he’s in a scooter, he’ll stand up briefly, and he spins the ladies around. He just loves his music, and he loves to cook.” Garden Plaza’s executive director and manager, Terek Beckman, said Brewer received a veteran recognition award about a year ago. “Noble, even though he’s turning 106 years old, he’s so active,” Beckman said. “He still likes to cook for himself. His favorite thing to make is Jell-O. He loves his glass of wine. “He’s just one of those good souls you always love to be around. He’s always happy.”

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A rainbow of vitamins, minerals at the farmers market By Sara Troyer Dietetic Intern, Homage Senior Services Farmers market season is here. The rainbow of vibrant fruits and veggies aren’t just delicious — they all contain many vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and antioxidants. Choosing fruits and vegetables from a varied color palate will provide a diverse mixture of healthy nutrients. Here are some health-promoting foods to look for this season: Beets can be eaten raw or cooked. Be sure to wash the skin completely before cutting or peeling since beets grow in the ground. Beets are an excellent source of folate, which can be beneficial for cardiovascular health. Beets are harvested in Washington between May and September. Red raspberries are best when they are dark red to maroon. Raspberries should hold their shape

well but break apart easily. Whatcom County produces the majority of Washington’s red raspberries. Red raspberries are high in fiber, vitamin C and anthocyanin — a phytonutrient that may help with cognitive function and cardiovascular health. Red raspberries are ripe between June and August. Apricots are orange to bright yellow. They are soft on the outside and mildly sweet or tart on the inside. Apricots are excellent when eaten fresh but can also be added to salads and sauces. Apricots are high in beta carotene, which can boost antioxidant defenses. Look for apricots between June and August. Rainier cherries are yellow with a tinge of red, tasting delicate but sweet. Cherries are a great source of fiber and can help lower cholesterol. Typical availability ranges from June through mid-July. Belgian endive is a yellow, tear-

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him out of the house. “As you get older, you don’t get to see so many people,” he said. “It’s nice to get out.” Lifelong’s Evergreen Health Insurance Program pays premiums and explains coverage plans to clients, finding

because even with his loss of independence, he’s still the man of the house. Last year, he woke in the middle of the night to a new male caregiver he didn’t recognize. So he got his loaded .38. When the police arrived, they gently asked Overton to put the gun down. No charges were pressed, and the gun was unloaded and hidden

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2016, a family member created a GoFundMe page to finance his 24/7 in-home care. The page has raised more than $234,000, but much of that money has already been spent. Once it’s gone and the caregivers go, they fear he will, too. Overton doesn’t worry about death. “I didn’t know when I came here, and I don’t know when I’m going,” he said.

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The Lifelong Dental Program provides access to cleanings, crowns and other dental work to clients. “We’re probably in better shape than most people in Snohomish County,” Law said. “We would not have done such careful maintenance of our health, had we not been HIV positive, simply because we’re programmed to see a knowledgeable physician at least three or four times a year.” Ludwig said he agreed because “Medicare doesn’t pay for dental care.” Transportation can be a barrier to treatment for elderly clients, Ludwig said. “One of the things case managers here do is

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disease still deal with. “We lost 90 percent of our friends,” Darby said. The medical case management program is offered for clients who need support dealing with loss. Law is glad for a chance to serve others and it gets

a package that works for them. “It’s stuff I didn’t know how to do,” Darby said. “That’s where (Lifelong) comes in.” The Chicken Soup Brigade provides weekly grocery pickups and monthly meals for clients struggling with hunger. “People with HIV’s nutritional needs are different,” Ludwig said. “If you’re not able to eat, you’re not going to get the nutrition you need to be healthy.” One of Law’s volunteer duties is to call clients to let them know when groceries are available. “Having that extra contact, that extra reminder has been a great thing that Larry has been able to do,” Ludwig said.

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“Nobody knew what they were doing,” Law said. “They didn’t even have tests to accurately detect. They can make educated choices where that wasn’t true 25 years ago.” Darby said the medications prescribed today are much better. “(Younger people living with HIV) won’t have to go through what we went through,” Darby said. “All the experimental drugs they had going on made you sicker than a dog.” The damage of the AIDS crisis is a challenge those living with the

June 2018

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Volunteer Judy Edgmand: The unsung hero of Medicare assistance By Michelle Frye Volunteer Manager, Homage Senior Services Judy Edgmand, a recipient of the 2017 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, has had a strong volunteer presence with the SHIBA (Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Adviser) Program at Homage Senior Services since 2005. Judy’s professional career was as an academic counselor and instructor for computer science. As you can see, her career in leading and guiding others started off very early. Judy is one of Homage’s best volunteer trainers. SHIBA volunteers are well-equipped to counsel Medicare-eligible residents

Judy Edgmand, a recipient of the 2017 President’s Lifetime Achievement Award. (Homage photo) of all ages due to the training they receive by people like Judy. She has brought

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